Now, most good coffee companies have entire lines of excellent decaf products…..
The above comment from yesterday’s post made me laugh and laugh. Yes, I admit, I did use a bit too many exclamation points as I typed. (!!)
Thank you to all those who understood and commented to yesterday’s post. My fingers shook as I typed it but it felt therapeutic to write it all out. Those thoughts had been whirling around my head for quite a while, just begging to be let out. 
I spent yesterday doing the same regular things. . .and was so glad when Rich got home because then the weekend could begin. We went out for pizza and wings. Rich and I sat on one side of the booth with David. Grace, Ethan, and Jacob sat across from us. Caleb sat in his high chair at the end. It was nice to sit together and eat, knowing I did not have to clean up when we were done. Rich turned to me and told me that I was pretty, that my hair looked pretty and asked me what I did differently with it. “Ummm” I said, “I brushed it?” We laughed. (Which was the truth, I brushed it out smooth instead of just pulling it back. I didn’t think it was that dramatic of a change, however! I guess the ponytail look is getting old? ) After not being together much this week, it felt nice to actually look at each other.
Rich is out running errands right now with Jacob, Ethan, and David. Grace and I just mixed up some dough to make homemade cinnamon rolls. She and Caleb are watching a movie now while we wait for the dough to rise.
I spent some time this morning getting organized for Thanksgiving. I typed out a grocery list and my menu. This year my family will all be together at my house and I can’t wait to see everyone all in the same room again, it’s been a long time. And, by the way, Rich is taking Wednesday and Friday off. (hurray!)
The other day Grace and I made some fantastic cookies. They tasted wonderful and I will make them again over and over. So, I thought I would share the recipe in case anyone feels like baking today. We called them Sunshine Cookies because they are a pretty orange color.
Carrot Cookies
2 cups flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 stick butter
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 tsp. orange extract
1 egg
Mix flour, salt, and baking powder. Cream butter, shortening and sugar thoroughly. Add carrots, orange extract and egg; beat well. Stir in flour mixture; mix well. Drop by spoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until done. One T. grated orange peel may be used instead of orange extract. Yield: 3 dozen
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And, here is a funny moment from my week.
I walked away, leaving David to eat his applesauce, and when I came back I found him like this:
He had dropped his spoon.
I say, he gets a perfect score for form! His technique is a little off, however. I’ve never seen anyone pick something up off the floor quite like this before.
Have a wonderful weekend, friends!
Good to be Home 
Happy weekend to you!!
I’m so glad your husband is going to have some time off! I am certainly going to try those cookies! I printed out the recipe. Thanks! Loved the picture of David.
This post made me smile. David must be about the same age as our grandson, Jared!
My hubby is staying home all week next week and I agree with you ~ it is reason to cheer ~ it is so nice to have them home, isn’t it?
Hubby time – yay for you! Have a great weekend.btw ~ that cookie recipe really does look good. I’m going to copy it down.
LOLOL~ David and Caleb bring such silliness and joy to your posts.I’m not much of a cook, but those cookies sound yummy AND look easy to make
Cute picture of David — I’ll have to try those cookies — do they count as a vegetable or dessert?
I love the dusted leaf! And David is SO creative!!!
I’m so glad you were able to go out & enjoy dinner like that. Your husband is so sweet!! Those cookies sound so good. Thanks for sharing! David is funny, I must say I haven’t seen anyone pick up a spoon like that either:)
It’s good to see the smile in your post. Happy weekend.
Have a good weekend!!! Love the pic of your silly boy.
i will try those cookies tomorrow afternoon as I need to “stock up” on homemade snacks for the week 😉
I love that picture of your sweet boy! I have a feeling my silly guys would fit right in with yours~ =)
David is too CUTE. I LOVE how creative children are, I think they keep us young with laughter. Just curious, who made your diningroom set? It is very pretty but at the same time looks very durable, something I need with 8 kiddos.
Isn’t it nice to be all together after those crazy busy weeks?! That is our today for my family! Jason and I were gone since Thursday to Milwaukee for his work and I had my post-op appointments down there as well…today is just nice to be together and watch the kids be so excited that we are all together again! 🙂 Treasured moments! I totally understand the brushing of the hair…mine is getting out of my robe sometimes…Jason says, “You look nice!” and I am thinking…I am just in sweats…Oh…but there is NO ROBE!!! 🙂 It’s the simple things that they appreciate! Brushing of hair…getting out of robe! 🙂 What special men we have!The picture of David is adorable! For sure a 10!!! and a 11 for creativity is completing a task! 🙂
What a nice weekend, yes, I cut my hair for the same reason (sick of the pony tail). What a nice husband you have and what a sweet comment. I love the picture of David, so hilarious!!!
Wow! I read your message and PRAISE GOD! Wow!! When he feels those twinges of pain, it will remind him of what God brought him through. God is so good to us. We are praying for 100% recovery beyond what the dr. even thought!
Lots of love,
~Amy
That picture of David just gave me an outburst of laughter! Thank you! Thank you for the updates on your Dad in law. It is just so awesome how God saved his life–yes he is hurt–but hopefully only temporarily–I will continue to pray for him. That moment in one of your other blogs where Rich looked at you and said you were beautiful–how tender and loving, I hope you cherish that moment forever. I hope you have a wonderful week and an AWESOME Thanksgiving day! I can’t wait to see pictures of the whole family visit! Love, Elisha
Love that picture!! The cookies sound yummy ~ thanks for sharing!